Primitive Love (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1964, Primitive Love is a comedy film directed by Luigi Scattini, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. "Doctor" Jayne Mansfield is in Italy to show a peer her documentary about mating customs from around the world while at the same time having to deal with two bellhops who have an idea or two about mating with Jayne.
Who’s in it. Primitive Love stars Franco Franchi as Franco, Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio, Jayne Mansfield as Dr. Jane and Carlo Kechler as Lo scienziato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Primitive Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primitive Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primitive Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primitive Love (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Primitive Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Primitive Love worth watching?
- Primitive Love holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primitive Love?
- Primitive Love stars Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Jayne Mansfield, Carlo Kechler and Mickey Hargitay.
- When was Primitive Love released?
- Primitive Love was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.